1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1963 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Plymouth Valiant (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 40 | 1963 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Austin | Plymouth |
Model | A 40 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |